why i love camp longhorn

Here is a lovely video for your viewing pleasure...my bestie Delaney filmed this for class and I just have to share it with you all. It involves Stephen Smith discussing the beauty of Camp Longhorn. Classic footage here folks.

If the fact you can only see half of Stephen at some points drives you crazy, watch it here.

why i love trader joe's

My Ode to Trader Joe's

(Composed in hopes of convincing someone to open one in Austin for it is crucial)

Ohhhhhde to Trader Joe's, you are so delightful

Nothing about you ever seems frightful

I will always know

When I go to Trader Joe's

There lies a healthy, organic meal

Available for a steal

You are always crowded and and very chaotic

But your checkout lines are somehow robotic

TJs delicious foods dance on my taste buds

And every employee deserves a great big hug

Your ability to fit all of my items into 2 bags

Makes baggers at HEB seem like a drag

Two buck chucks have truly changed my life

Buying a bottle for more is now a strife

Not only are your prices totally unbeatable

Your establishment is worthy of trips repeatable

why i love my family...

Although I am 1,522 miles from home, my family continues to amaze me. Thanks to my father and his newfound obsession with the iPhone's photo sending feature, I am always included in the Southerland festivities. To the right, is my nephew Will, who rode his racer (my favorite of his Christmas gifts) alongside my sister on her bike from their house to ours. I must admit this is no easy feat...well done!

They then proceeded to play in the backyard on our "swing powered by NanaB..."

And earlier that week, attended the Helping Hand luncheon where my neice, Mary Elizabeth, was a princess this year.

Love and miss you all everyday! XOXO